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More Ground Turkey Recalled Because of Salmonella
Last Updated: 12:27 PM 09/12/11 - Cargill Inc. announced a second recall of ground turkey products Sunday after a test showed salmonella in a sample from the same Arkansas plant tied to a recall issued last month.
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Poultry Maker Expands Chicken Recall to Nuggets
Last Updated: 11:52 AM 07/27/11 - A voluntary recall of thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken has been expanded over concerns that the meat could be contaminated with bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
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Madison County Company Selling Stink Bug Trap
Last Updated: 7:12 PM 07/25/11 - They're smelly little critters that feed on crops and outdoors plants and infest the darkest places of your home. Now, Plow & Hearth is offering a new way to get rid of stink bugs.
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Recall Announced for Common Pain Medicine
Last Updated: 10:26 AM 06/29/11 - Johnson and Johnson is recalling more than 60,000 bottles of Tylenol Extra Strength caplets because of a musty, moldy smell. The pills were made in February 2009.
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Some 2011 Honda Civics Recalled for Fuel Leak
Last Updated: 12:30 PM 03/17/11 - Honda Motor Co. is recalling new models of the Honda Civic to prevent fuel from leaking from the car's fuel tank.
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Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Salmonella
Last Updated: 3:33 PM 03/07/11 - Unilever United States, Inc. Monday announced a limited recall of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Meat Labels to Include Nutritional Information
Last Updated: 9:44 AM 12/30/10 - The Agriculture Department will require many meat labels to include the number of calories and other nutritional information starting in 2012 so that consumers can make healthier decisions about what they eat.
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Sargent Solutions: Returning Unwanted Gifts
Last Updated: 11:23 PM 12/29/10 - An estimated 1-in-5 Americans will try to return an unwanted gift. But do they have a receipt? In this week's Sargent Solutions, Tiffani explains some revised return policies that could make it more difficult to send back those not-so-perfect presents.
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Sargent Solutions: Real Estate Scams
Last Updated: 8:29 PM 08/04/10 - Phony property rental listings are popping up on popular apartment hunting websites like Craigslist. This week's Sargent Solutions shows you how to avoid getting taken for a ride.
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Fluvanna County Authorities Alert Residents of Scams
Last Updated: 3:15 PM 06/11/10 - The Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about two scams that are circulating in the area. The First is commonly referred to as the “Granny Scam”. The second is a wave of Mortgage/Loan Modification scams.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 7:09 PM 05/25/10 - Every Tuesday, Mrs. Moneysaver joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week she features the Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich and free museum visits for active duty military.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:40 PM 05/18/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features double coupons at Harris Teeter and the Regal Theaters’ Free Family Film Festival this summer.
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Chamber of Commerce: Area Retail Sales Increasing in 2010
Last Updated: 11:31 AM 05/12/10 - The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce released retail sales tax data Wednesday that show an “encouraging trend” in area retail sales in March. Over the first quarter of 2010, retail sales increased in Charlottesville, Augusta, Greene and Louisa.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 7:06 PM 05/11/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features CVS deals on Crest toothpaste and Kroger deals on P&G products.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:52 PM 05/04/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features the Barnes & Noble Free Reading Program and fuel rewards at Kroger.
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Thousands of Simplicity and Graco Cribs Recalled
Last Updated: 12:25 PM 04/29/10 - The government is recalling thousands of Simplicity and Graco cribs, warning that babies could suffocate or strangle in them.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:44 PM 04/27/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week she features triple coupon offers at Harris Teeter and great bargains at Giant Stores.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 7:01 PM 04/20/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features Office Depot rewards and free minor league baseball tickets.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:30 PM 04/13/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features free coffee at Starbucks and National Park Week savings.
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GIANT Stores Recall Seasoning Mix
Last Updated: 9:43 AM 04/08/10 - Following a recall by McCormick & Company, GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets announced it had removed from sale McCormick Fajitas Seasoning Mix due to an undeclared allergen.
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Kroger Recalls Seasonings Due to Salmonella Risk
Last Updated: 10:29 AM 04/07/10 - Kroger said Wednesday it is recalling Kroger California Seasoning Blend Garlic Powder and Kroger Special Seasoning Blend Lemon Pepper sold in its retail stores because an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:47 PM 04/06/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features localized collective buying power coupons and Walgreens' 7 Days of Deals event.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:36 PM 03/30/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week she features a Post cereal and Quaker granola bar sale and juicy rewards.
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More Than 1 Million Baby Slings Recalled Nationwide
Last Updated: 9:51 AM 03/24/10 - More than 1-million baby slings made by Infantino are being recalled because the products have been linked to three infant deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the slings can cause suffocation.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 8:30 PM 03/23/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features coupon deals at Harris Teeter and the Kids Bowl Free program at Kegler's.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:24 PM 03/16/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week she features Kroger's March to Savings event and a children's clothing sale at a local store.
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Kroger Recalls Two Onion Soup Mixes from Va. Stores
Last Updated: 10:54 AM 03/11/10 - The Kroger Co. announced Thursday it is recalling Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip Mix sold in some of its retail stores because an ingredient in the product may have been contaminated with Salmonella.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:42 PM 03/09/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features specials and freebies at Michael and CVS.
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Worldwide Recalls to Fix Nissan Brake Pedals, Gas Gauges
Last Updated: 9:05 AM 03/03/10 - Nissan Motor Co. is recalling about 540,000 pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and minivans to fix problems with brake pedals and fuel gauges.
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C'Ville Plugged In: orderTopia
Last Updated: 7:50 PM 02/23/10 - The week's Charlottesville Plugged In segment introduces a local business tackling an old dinner problem. OrderTopia is the solution for area residents who want take out food from a restaurant, but don't want to wait.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:18 PM 02/23/10 - Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett every Tuesday to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features free pancakes at IHOP and Olay product rebates.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:34 PM 02/16/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features she features grocery savings at Harris Teeter and clipless, e-coupons at Kroger.
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Giant Food Recalls 24 oz. Party Platter Cookies
Last Updated: 10:16 AM 02/12/10 - Giant Food has announced a voluntary recall of its 24 oz. Party Platter Cookies because they contain almonds and almond paste, undeclared allergens that pose a serious and potential life-threatening health risk to allergic individuals.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:42 PM 02/09/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, she features a new Kroger Mix & Match sale and winter clothing sales at local retailers.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 7:17 PM 01/19/10 - Each week Dana Adams of Mrs. Moneysaver shares some of the top deals with Charlottesville area residents. This week she focuses on Staples Rewards offers and managing personal finance.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 7:41 PM 01/12/10 - Each week Dana Adams of Mrs. Moneysaver shares some of the top deals with Charlottesville area residents. This week she focuses on Healthy Choice deals at Giant stores and restaurant chain newsletter offers.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: After Christmas Deals
Last Updated: 2:45 PM 12/30/09 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, Dana features after Christmas deals and specials.
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Wet Fields Costing Va. Farmers Crops
Last Updated: 11:46 AM 12/18/09 - Recent rains are keeping cotton and soybean growers out of their fields in Virginia.
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Cleviprex Recalled Due to Potential Health Hazards
Last Updated: 9:38 AM 12/17/09 - The Medicines Company announced Thursday that it is voluntarily recalling eleven lots of Cleviprex (clevidipine butyrate) injectable emulsion due to potential health hazards.
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Mrs. Moneysaver's Deals of the Week
Last Updated: 6:19 PM 12/15/09 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week, Dana features deals on deodorant and restaurant gift cards.
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800,000 Doses of Kids' Swine Flu Vaccine Recalled
Last Updated: 2:21 PM 12/15/09 - Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday.
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50 Million Blinds Recalled as Strangulation Hazard
Last Updated: 1:33 PM 12/15/09 - The government and the window covering industry on Tuesday recalled more than 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds because of the risk children may be strangled by the cords.
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Slim-Fast Recalls All Ready-To-Drink Canned Products
Last Updated: 2:55 PM 12/04/09 - Unilever United States, Inc, is voluntarily recalling all Slim-Fast ready- to-drink products in cans due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus.
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Mrs. Moneysaver: Batteries, Yogurt, and Cereal
Last Updated: 6:15 PM 12/01/09 - Each week Dana Adams, writer of the money-saving blog Mrs. Moneysaver, joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in Charlottesville.
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Saving Money: Dana Adams with Frugal in Virginia
Last Updated: 1:54 PM 11/11/09 - Local blogger Dana Adams shares some of her secrets on how to save money shopping in stores and online in the Charlottesville area.
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Making A List: Generic vs. Name Brand Foods
Last Updated: 12:09 PM 10/27/09 - For the next four weeks, we are making lists and sharing them with you on the CBS19 News at 6. Our first list focuses on generic brand food products. Do they taste like the real thing? Is it worth the extra money to buy the name brand items?
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First Cases of H1N1 Found in Poultry
Last Updated: 10:07 PM 09/07/09 - We've heard about the H1N1 virus in humans and pigs, but for the first time cases are being found in poultry in select parts of South America.
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Six Companies Recall Blinds, Shades After Child Deaths
Last Updated: 10:34 AM 08/27/09 - Six companies are recalling millions of window blinds and shades, following the deaths of three children who got caught in cords that help the coverings move up and down.
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VNB Community Counts--April 17th
Last Updated: 10:02 AM 04/21/09 - Wordplay, a fundraising event supporting Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle (LVCA).
Local Businesses Thriving This Halloween
Last Updated: 7:57 PM 10/31/08 - Despite the downturn in the economy, retailers this Halloween are giving thanks for increased consumer spending.
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